naos

[ ney-os ]

/ ˈneɪ ɒs /

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noun, plural na·oi

[ney-oi]. /ˈneɪ ɔɪ/.

a temple.

Architecture. cella.

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Origin of naos

First recorded in 1765–75, naos is from the Greek word nāós dwelling of a god, inner part of a temple, shrine

Words nearby naos

Nantong, Nantucket, nanua, Naoise, Naomi, naos, nap, napa, napa cabbage, Napaeae, napalm

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How to use naos in a sentence

From this nes came, naturally enough, the old northern naos or ns, whence the Dan.
Notes and Queries, Number 240, June 3, 1854|Various
It is certain however that between them they constitute the naos, or temple properly speaking.
A history of art in ancient Egypt, Vol. I (of 2)|Georges Perrot
Its position shows it to be meant for a vestibule to the naos properly speaking.
A history of art in ancient Egypt, Vol. I (of 2)|Georges Perrot
It is true that the proper character of the naos is better marked at Luxor than elsewhere.
A history of art in ancient Egypt, Vol. I (of 2)|Georges Perrot

A niche contrived in the further wall of the naos acted the part of a secos.
A history of art in ancient Egypt, Vol. I (of 2)|Georges Perrot

British Dictionary definitions for naos

naos

/ (ˈneɪɒs) /

noun plural naoi (ˈneɪɔɪ)

rare an ancient classical temple

architect another name for cella

Word Origin for naos

C18: from Greek: inner part of temple

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